🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approximately $40,000 (Value of travel, lodging, and programming)
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Deadline
May 15 (Annually, varies by program cycle)
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Fields
Any / All Fields (Interdisciplinary)
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Awards/Year
20 to 25 per cycle
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
Eisenhower Fellowships, Inc.
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Acceptance
Highly Competitive
Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) provides a transformative 4-5 week leadership exchange in the United States for mid-career professionals from around the world. Fellows engage in intensive, customized itineraries that include meetings with top-tier leaders in their fields, aiming to foster international understanding and collaborative leadership.
👥 Who Should Apply
Applicants must be between 32 and 45 years old, proficient in English, and demonstrate a track record of leadership. They must have a clear project to implement after the fellowship.
🏛️ Host University
Not University-Based (Professional Program)
🌐 Fields of Study
Any / All Fields (Interdisciplinary)
✨ Key Benefits
The fellowship covers all international and domestic travel, lodging, and meals. It provides a highly customized 4-5 week itinerary across the US to meet with experts and leaders in the Fellow's field.
🎯 Target Students
Mid-career leaders and change-makers (not for students)
🏷 Tags
Leadership
Global Exchange
Professional
Mid-Career
Networking
International Relations
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Not Applicable (Non-degree program)
Living Stipend
Yes (Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals)
Total Award
Approximately $40,000 (Value
✈️ Travel: Yes (Includes round-trip international airfare and all US domestic travel)
🏠 Accommodation: Yes (Full lodging provided during the entire US itinerary)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (Emergency medical insurance provided for the duration of the program)
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0 (None)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Not Applicable (Non-degree program)
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes (Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals)
🏡 Accommodation
Yes (Full lodging provided during the entire US itinerary)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes (Includes round-trip international airfare and all US domestic travel)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (Emergency medical insurance provided for the duration of the program)
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to a global network of 1,600+ leaders, customized professional itinerary, high-level mentorship, and lifelong EF network membership.
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not Applicable
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Mid-career professionals aged 32-45 with significant leadership achievements.
🎓 Academic Level
Mid-Career Professional
📊 Minimum GPA
Not Applicable
🗣️ English Requirement
High Professional Proficiency
🎂 Age Limit
32 to 45 years old
💼 Work Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience
🏆 Leadership
Very High (Demonstrated impact and influence in their sector)
💰 Financial Need
No (Merit-based and potential-based selection)
🎯 Target Students
Mid-career leaders and change-makers (not for students)
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Fellowship project proposal and personal background essays)
Rec Letters
Yes (Two to three professional references)
Interview
Yes (In-person or virtual for shortlisted candidates)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two to three professional references) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- High Professional Proficiency
- Interview: Yes (In-person or virtual for shortlisted candidates)
- Min GPA: Not Applicable
📋 Application Process
Develop a concrete, actionable fellowship project with a clear plan for implementation in your home country. Research potential US host organizations beforehand.
💡 Insider Tip: Focus on how you will use the Eisenhower network to create a 'multiplier effect' of positive change in your community or industry.